Mohsin Naqvi skips India-Pakistan Asian Games gold medal match

Asian Cricket Council president Mohsin Naqvi won't attend the Asian Games gold medal match between India and Pakistan in Nisshin, Japan, on Saturday. The ACC said he has "prior commitments" and will miss the final at Korogi Park. India and Pakistan will play for gold after Sri Lanka and Bangladesh contest the bronze-medal match.

"ACC president, Mohsin Naqvi, will miss Finals Day at Asian Games 2026 due to prior commitments, but sends his very best wishes to all four teams ahead of the Gold and Bronze Medal Matches," the ACC posted on X. Naqvi chairs the Pakistan Cricket Board and also serves as Pakistan's interior minister.

Indian teams have already refused to take their Asia Cup trophies from Naqvi and voiced support for the armed forces after last year's Pahalgam attack. His absence means the Olympic Council of Asia, local organisers and the Indian Olympic Association avoid handling that standoff on Finals Day.